Middle School Learning Specialist - Inclusive IEP Support

PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) (Old); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits: medical, dental,

Job summary

ACE Charter Schools in San Jose, CA is seeking a Learning Specialist for the 2026/2027 school year. This full-time, exempt, 11-month pool position focuses on inclusive education for students with IEPs, data-driven IEP development, and collaborative planning with ACE staff.

Candidates should hold a California Education Specialist credential and related certifications. The role emphasizes equitable teaching, relationship-building with students and families, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution ( required )
• Hold a valid California Education Specialist credential for Mild/Moderate needs (or out of state equivalent with the ability to transfer) or
• Be eligible for a Special Education Limited Assignment Permit , Intern Teaching Credential , Provisional Internship Permit , or Short Term Staff Permit for Education Specialist Mild-Mod
• English Learner Authorization Certificate - CLAD or equivalent or eligible for an emergency CLAD.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred, but not required.
• CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Responsibilities

• Utilize assessment results, both formal and informal, to develop legally defensible, data-driven IEPs and present them to the IEP team within the legal timeline.
• Provide specialized academic instruction through the full inclusion model to identified students with disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria established by federal and state law
• Monitor and facilitate students’ progress and eventual meeting of their IEP goals.
• Facilitate students’ mastery of academic standards through intentional push-in, small group, or individualized support.
• Support students in developing self-advocacy and agency by involving them in the IEP process and IEP meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

California Education Specialist credential

Emergency CLAD/EL authorization

CPR certification

Job description

ACE Charter Schools in San Jose, CA is seeking a Learning Specialist for the 2026/2027 school year. This full-time, exempt, 11-month pool position focuses on inclusive education for students with IEPs, data-driven IEP development, and collaborative planning with ACE staff.

Candidates should hold a California Education Specialist credential and related certifications. The role emphasizes equitable teaching, relationship-building with students and families, and ongoing professional development